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<p>The situation that young children are facing in north-east Syria through no fault
of their own is tragic. The UK has no consular presence within Syria from which to
provide assistance to British Nationals there. This makes it difficult to help but
we look at every single case where we are asked for consular assistance. We are not
aware of any British children in camps in Iraq.</p><p>Our advice to any British national
abroad who needs emergency help from the British Government is to contact the nearest
British Embassy or Consulate, which in this case will be outside Syria. If a minor
is unable to do so, those with parental responsibility can make the request on their
behalf. British nationals can also call the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO)
in London 24 hours a day 7 days a week. The number is clearly advertised on FCO Travel
Advice pages.</p>
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